US Bridges

NC14 over Carroll Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2037 · Structure no. 000000001570297

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC14 over Carroll Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC14 over Carroll Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC14
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2037
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates36.39873, -79.67431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC14 over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NC14 over Carroll Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC14 over Carroll Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC14 over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC14 over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.